Moving to Albania from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tajikistan to Albania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tajikistan to Albania, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Albania compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
AL
10.8

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
AL
18.8

Tajikistan performs better than Albania across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
AL
1.8t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Albania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
0.1
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
AL
4.8%

Albania performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
AL
$18,100

Tajikistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
AL
10.8

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Albania leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tajikistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Albania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Tajikistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Albania: 20.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Albania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Albania safe for expats?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan performs better than Albania across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ AL
Population 9,119,347 3,095,344
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages Russian, Tajik Albanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112